Job Duties
POSITION: FACILITIES WORKER
The current vacancy is for one full-time position in the Lake County Facilities Maintenance Department and is eligible for Benefits Package.
SALARY: $19.12 – $25.81 per hour
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled; initial review due August 21, 2026
Applications must be on official forms. Resumes will be accepted, but not in lieu of an application.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or G.E.D.; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and a valid Driver’s license.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for providing cleaning and grounds keeping services for County facilities by following established standards and procedures. Responsibilities may include cleaning and sanitizing floors, walls, ceilings, and furniture; cleaning bathrooms and elevators; recycling; maintaining custodial supplies; performing minor maintenance and repair; as well as maintaining other parts of the buildings and grounds.
WORK TEST PERIOD:
Appointee to the position must successfully complete probationary period per contract.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment must pass a criminal background check.DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Applicants must meet essential physical requirements of the position.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must complete and sign employment eligibility verification form on the first day of employment. Documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility must be submitted within three days of the first day of employment.APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Application, Classification Specification, and Benefits Package may be obtained by contacting Lake County Human Resources Department, 616 Third Avenue, Two Harbors, MN, 55616; or Lake County Service Center, 99 Edison Boulevard, Silver Bay, MN, 55614; website: or call .ACCOMMODATION:
Applicants who wish to request accommodation to application process should contact Lake County Human Resources at .VETERAN’S PREFERENCE:
Proof and claims for Veteran’s Preference must be filed with Lake County Human Resources at time of application.
NON-DISCRIMINATION:
Lake County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including pregnancy), age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, genetic information, or any other protected classification.
Minimum Education Required
High school diploma or G.E.D.; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and a valid Driver’s license.
Minimum Experience Required
High school diploma or G.E.D.; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and a valid Driver’s license.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$19.12 - $25.81 / Hourly
Postal Code
55616
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
52215
Job Benefits
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Paid Vacation – Full-time regularly scheduled employees accrue 2.885 hours per pay period for 0-48 months of service (3.077 hours per pay period for 40 hours/week employees) based on paid regular hours.
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Paid Sick Time – Full-time regularly scheduled employees accrue one (1) day per calendar month to a maximum of 170 days based on paid regular hours.
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Paid Holidays – Eleven (11) each calendar year for full-time regularly scheduled employees. Half (½) day Christmas Eve shall be a holiday only when Christmas Eve falls on a Monday through Thursday.
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Paid Floating Holidays – Employees who have completed their initial probationary period shall receive three (3) floating holidays to be used within the calendar year. The first year of employment is prorated.
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Health Insurance – Employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible first of the month following date of hire. Lake County pays the amount equal to 80% of VEBA 823 premium for Single or Family coverage. VEBA account remains with employee.
VEBA 823 (Medica)
Single Family2026 Monthly Employee Premium $213.90 $513.57
Annual Deductible $2,600 $5,200
Annual Out-of-Pocket Maximum $3,500 $6,500
Annual County Contribution $1,690 $3,250
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Dental Insurance – County paid coverage on limited dental care benefits for employees and family members. Annual benefit of $1,000 per person. Employees must work a minimum of 30 hours per week and are eligible first of the month following date of hire.
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Life Insurance – $30,000 basic life and AD&D insurance paid for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week effective the first of the month following date of hire.
Optional life insurance: Employee pays 100% of all premiums:
a. MN Life – Additional coverage on employee and/or coverage on family members.
b. P.E.R.A. Life – Coverage on employee and family. Monthly premium of $16.00.
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125 Flex Plan – Tax-free account for medical, childcare and other eligible reimbursements. Eligible at date of hire and during open enrollment each year.
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Deferred Compensation – Choice of two plans. Eligible on date of hire. Minimum employee contribution is $300 per year. Maximum employee contribution is $24,500 or $32,500 for employees over age 50. No employer match.
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Employee Assistance Program – Confidential counseling services to employees and their families. Six free sessions per episode per year.
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Retirement:
a. Public Employee Retirement Association – Mandatory employee contribution with employer match: Coordinated Plan - Employer: 7.50%; Employee: 6.50%. Administered according to State Statute.
b. Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan – Retirement package as described in Collective Bargaining Agreement for eligible employees.
c. Health and Dental – Retiree and dependents may stay on indefinitely as long as premiums are paid. Medicare supplemental available for retiree and spouse when retiree attains age 65.